Minutes of the August 11, 2008 Commissioners meeting.
By Jack Andersen
While this is believed to be an accurate statement of the minutes, it is not the official version. Any errors or discrepancies are those of the writer.
The Sheridan County Commissioners met in regular session at 9 A.M.
In the Commissioners Office, Courthouse. All members present.
Andersen stated that the open meeting law poster is posted in the back of the room and that the meeting was published in the legal newspaper of record.
Kling made a motion to accept the agenda. Krotz seconded the motion. With a voice vote all voted aye.
Kling made a motion to accept the minutes of 8-4-08 with corrections. Krotz seconded the motion. With a voice vote all voted aye.
The board audited and approved claims.
Assessor, Trudy Winter presented the board her budget for review.
Winter stated that she was going to be gone on the 25th of August when the board will be reviewing budgets. Winters informed the board that she has put money in her budget for GIS mapping in case she has to proceed with the soil survey.
Met with Sheriff Robbins and a Nine One One Inc representative (via
telephone) about the maintenance contract. Agreed on revised terms of a contract for emergency dispatch equipment and service.
Heard a presentation from Mike Bateman of Murphy Tractor
concerning the John Deere 772D motor grader, which is available for county purchase through the state bid contract. Bateman wanted to make the county aware that the current state bid price would not be available after August 26.
Yardley presented the board with a cost share agreement for the
improvements on 241st trail signed by Wonacott. The board approved the agreement by signing it.
The board agreed to solicit proposals from interested architects for
renovation/construction plans for the court/jail building. Krotz will prepare a request for proposal form for consideration at the August 18 meeting.
Discussed the possibility of seeking voter approval for a 1.5 cent county sales tax. Such a sales tax would only apply to purchases made or delivered outside the city limits of Gordon, Rushville and Hay Springs or motor vehicles purchased and licensed in rural areas. The tax would enable the county to capture some tax revenue, especially from sales in White Clay. The discussion will be continued at the August 18 meeting at which time we hope the County Attorney can be present.
The board will review county budgets at the August 18 and 25th
meetings.
Adjourn: 11:05 A.M.
Attest: Sindy L. Coburn, Clerk
Jack Andersen, Chairman The minutes of this and all meetings of the Board of Commissioners are available to the public at the office of the Sheridan County Clerk. All meetings of the Board of Commissioners are held in compliance with Nebraska Open Meetings Law.
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